Microsoft Remote Desktop Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is Bananas Screen Sharing, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Remote Desktop and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Microsoft Remote Desktop are DWService, LogMeIn Resolve, NoMachine and RealVNC.

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    Bananas offers a cross-platform, peer-to-peer screen-sharing service without needing an account or server infrastructure. It uses WebRTC for secure connections, lets users collaborate with multiple cursors, and features a unique connection URL. Privacy is ensured as no data is stored.

    55 Bananas Screen Sharing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Bananas Screen Sharing is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft Remote Desktop.

    • Bananas Screen Sharing is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Remote Desktop is Free and Proprietary
    • Bananas Screen Sharing is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Remote Desktop is not according to our users
  2. DWService icon
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    DWService is a half (only the client/agent) open source project which offers a service that allows access to remote systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry...) using a standard web browser - without any component required on the client side.

    117 DWService alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
     
    • DWService is the most popular Android alternative to Microsoft Remote Desktop.

    • DWService is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft Remote Desktop is Free and Proprietary
    • DWService is LightweightMicrosoft Remote Desktop is not according to our users
  3. LogMeIn Resolve icon
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    Offers endpoint management with remote control, IT tools integrating remote monitoring, management, access, support, ticketing, and automation. Mobile Device Management manages apps, security, and devices across systems.

    147 LogMeIn Resolve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • LogMeIn Resolve is the most popular Web-based, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Microsoft Remote Desktop.

    • LogMeIn Resolve is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Remote Desktop.

    • LogMeIn Resolve is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Remote Desktop is Free and Proprietary
  4. NoMachine icon
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    Access remote computers easily with enterprise-class speed and features supporting any content including audio and video.

    132 NoMachine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  5. RealVNC icon
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    Secure, cost-effective remote access and support for your computer, from your desktop or mobile device.

    119 RealVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  6. X2Go icon
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    X2Go is an open source remote desktop software for Linux that uses the NX technology protocol.

    47 X2Go alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  7. Duet Display icon
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    Turns iOS or Android devices into efficient second displays or graphics tablets for Mac and PC, delivering zero-lag, high-resolution output with touch, gesture, and touch bar support, hardware-free setup, secure remote desktop capabilities, and end-to-end encryption.

    35 Duet Display alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • visionOS
     
  8. Royal TSX icon
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    Royal TS provides easy and secure access to your remote systems

    Unlock the power to remotely manage your systems on multiple platforms!

    Royal TS is the perfect tool for server admins, system engineers, developers and IT focused information workers who constantly need to access.

    132 Royal TSX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. HelpWire icon
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    HelpWire is a user-friendly remote desktop service for quick IT assistance to home and business users. It provides on-demand support for Windows, macOS, and Linux devices, along with unattended access to Windows and macOS computers.

    10 HelpWire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Linux
     
  10. Dayon! icon
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    A user-friendly, open-source, cross-platform solution, that allows controlling of remote computers. It can be used as an alternative to various commercial remote desktop and assistance products.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
     
  11. AnyViewer icon
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    Remote desktop solution designed for IT support and remote work, featuring streaming protocols, minimal delay, multi-computer control, real-time chat, remote reboot and management tools, 256-bit encryption, GDPR compliance, two-factor authentication, and privacy options.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  12. AeroAdmin icon
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    Ready-to-use remote desktop tool requiring no installation, registration, or admin rights, with instant connection setup, encrypted sessions, firewall/NAT compatibility, flexible permission settings, file transfer, image optimization, and simple interface.

    81 AeroAdmin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
     
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